 Too ambitious?, Want to make my own body kit. |
 Apr 15, 2008 - 1:14 AM
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I guess the first thing to do is make molds of my existing parts to use as a template...
Does anyone know what kind of material I need (or will need) to do this? What's the cheapest practice material I can use to learn how to do this? Thin aluminum sheets? Foam boards? Paper mache? And where is best place for me to shop for fiberglass, carbon fiber sheets, etc? Just last week, I used bondo for the first time and it seems to me that with enough practice (and money), anyone could create their very own body kit out of these materials. --------------------   2002 SC430 (WC) - 19" SSR Comp-H, Daizen swaybars, Sparco Demons, JDM Soarer conversion, carbon fiber spoiler, Injen intake, front strut bar, drilled/slotted Brembo rotors 1997 Celica ST (DD) - 17" ADR, ViS Zyclone CF hood, ViS CF hatch, K&N intake, Invader body kit |
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Apr 16, 2008 - 11:12 AM
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thats not a new car thats just a body kit for the most part...but an extreme one...the processes are the same the differences are in the details.
"save his money" <----to achieve this he'd just buy an ebay body kit, making one will EASILY cost more |
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Apr 16, 2008 - 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 16, 2008 - 11:12 AM) [snapback]665114[/snapback] thats not a new car thats just a body kit for the most part...but an extreme one...the processes are the same the differences are in the details. Fair enough. QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 16, 2008 - 11:12 AM) [snapback]665114[/snapback] "save his money" <----to achieve this he'd just buy an ebay body kit, making one will EASILY cost more not really, Buying any ebay fiberglass  Thats like putting dollars in the blender and hoping it turns into a margarita. lol. And fiberglass is pretty cheap. It's the labor that'll hurt you. Infact, i'm trying to get a memember to let me clone his rear splitters.  It'll set me back about 30-50 bucks. (that includes the smokes and alcohol) Then again, i already have tools; heating lamps, minor supplies, ect. But a 5gal bucket of resin will run you like $20-$25 at local shops. Then $8-$12 for hardener? $5-$8 for fiber-cloth. 9.99 for 12pk, 4.99 smokes, and uh; that's what i'd need... A new guy, woah, i dont even remember the price of the tools i alread own... i spent $80ish for my mask... $12- walmart ghetto sander... (instead of hand application, the Peice of crap works perfectly) 45ish for a good sander... baby powder is like what? $3?saw-horses~ uh... $15-$20? plenty more... but way better than throwing your money in the garbage with an e-bay kit that was formed incorectly. There is a reason that it's cheaper. That reason is that it wont fit your celi, or any car for that matter Common plyr, you know that! This post has been edited by D-Man: Apr 16, 2008 - 11:37 AM -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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CAMAricer Too ambitious? Apr 15, 2008 - 1:14 AM
CustomIce For making a mock up i'd use a very hard foam ... Apr 15, 2008 - 6:23 AM D-Man oh, okay. I'm a very experienced & talente... Apr 15, 2008 - 8:20 AM devilsden97 simple answer: YES Apr 15, 2008 - 10:32 AM D-Man also, i like Bondo Brand fiberglass; its just easy... Apr 15, 2008 - 10:51 AM carbondude D-man is on point. You the foam is the best way to... Apr 15, 2008 - 9:00 PM CAMAricer Thanks for the great advice.
Yes, this will be ... Apr 15, 2008 - 9:22 PM carbondude i always sand 80 grit to start. cleaner and more c... Apr 15, 2008 - 10:45 PM carbondude Oh yeah another good point from dman, the styrene ... Apr 15, 2008 - 10:52 PM playr158 I'm going to go with a better answer.
Since y... Apr 16, 2008 - 8:20 AM D-Man first timer? Dude, get some EXP elsewhere first. B... Apr 16, 2008 - 9:47 AM airforceb2cc Player-
What is with all those lowerd minivans up ... Apr 16, 2008 - 11:24 AM playr158 you got nothing on my van son! Apr 16, 2008 - 11:26 AM
D-Man QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 16, 2008 - 11:2... Apr 16, 2008 - 11:38 AM carbondude Starting small is always a good idea lol. I would ... Apr 16, 2008 - 7:44 PM njccmd2002 small, but not that small.. Apr 16, 2008 - 8:11 PM tonytutino QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Apr 16, 2008 - 8... Apr 26, 2008 - 5:45 PM NightMare2914 I think the idea says alot. But it's easier sa... Apr 19, 2008 - 2:31 AM CAMAricer Thanks for all the good advice. After some consid... Apr 19, 2008 - 10:28 AM carbondude No as long as you have everything drawn and plannn... Apr 19, 2008 - 6:39 PM |
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